Traffic wreck in Clay-Chalkville area claims life of Trussville man

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 33-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident in the Clay-Chalkville area over the weekend on Old Springville Road and Ann Mildred Drive.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Jeffery Ranzie Pannell from the Trussville area was identified as the victim of the crash, which occurred on Saturday. He was taken to UAB Hospital but was later pronounced dead.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Pannell was traveling north on Old Springville Road when he lost control near Mildred Ann Lane and hit an embankment. No other passengers were in the car.